Description
Delicate mini raspberry almond tarts showcase French patisserie elegance with buttery pastry and luscious fruit. Sweet almonds and fresh raspberries create a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a mini muffin pan with paper liners for easy removal.
- Combine all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Add cubed butter, vanilla, and almond extracts to the dry ingredients.
- Pulse the mixture until it forms a cohesive dough, then transfer to a clean surface.
- Gently knead the dough until smooth. Use a small cookie scoop to create uniform dough balls, rolling them into perfect spheres and placing them in the prepared liners.
- Create a 1/4-inch deep indentation in each dough ball using the end of a wooden spoon to prepare for the raspberry preserves.
- Transfer raspberry preserves to a zip-top bag, cut a small corner, and carefully pipe the preserves into the dough indentations.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until the tarts turn golden brown and set completely.
- Cool the tarts in the pan for 20 minutes to prevent crumbling during removal.
- Use a butter knife to carefully lift the tarts from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to five days.
Notes
- Swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make these tarts suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature, preventing under or over-baking.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves like apricot or blueberry to create unique flavor combinations.
- Prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days, allowing for quick assembly when ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg